Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Intermediate Form 1: In a skill practice, coach to improve Defending in pairs (2v2) V2 (Start Time: 2017-05-31 22:30:00)

Intermediate Form 1: In a skill practice, coach to improve Defending in pairs (2v2)

Set Up:

8 x White Markers (Playing Area)

2 x Red Markers (Attackers Start Point)

2 x Green Markers (Defenders Start Point)

2 x Goal Post

8 x Bibs

8 x Balls

Organization

30 yards x 20 yards

Activity:

1.Player C dribbles ball and begins Attack. Player C can dribble pass player A and Shoot or pass to Player D and build up Attack.

2.Player A moves to close the gap to Defend Player C.

3.Player B to move into covering position of Player A.

4.Player D to provide support to build up Attack.

Coaching Points:

1st Defender:

-          Nearest player pressures the ball.

-          Angle and speed of approach.

-          Body Shape - Half turn low center of gravity.

-          Body Shape to force play one direction or intotraffic.

-          Type and timing of tackle (Poke Tackle or BlockTackle).

Covering Defender:

-          Good angle and distance from pressuring player.

-          Angle and speed of approach.

-          Type and timing of tackle Poke Tackle or BlockTackle.